Monthly Archives: April 2026
US CFTC non-commercial oil net positions increased, reaching 206.5K after previously standing at 202.2K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:56 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial traders’ net oil positions rose to 206.5K, up 4.3K from 202.2K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial JPY net positions improved to -83.2K, up from -93.7K previous reading
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
Japan’s CFTC data shows JPY net shorts narrowed, with non-commercial positions improving to -83.2K from -93.7K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial yen net positions fell to -¥832K, worsening from the prior -¥93.7K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
CFTC data: yen non-commercial net position fell to ¥-832K from ¥-93.7K, deepening net shorts.
CFTC data shows Eurozone euro net non-commercial positions improved to €26K from €-7.5K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows eurozone euro futures shifting from net short to net long, with non-commercial positions rising.
UK CFTC GBP non-commercial net positions rose, improving from -56.4K to -54.7K contracts
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
UK CFTC data shows GBP non-commercial net positions improved to -54.7K from -56.4K, narrowing shorts by 1.7K.
US CFTC data shows gold non-commercial net positions increased to 162.5K, previously recorded at 156.3K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:24 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions climbed to 162.5k from 156.3k, up 6.2k.
Australia’s CFTC AUD non-commercial net positions declined, dropping from 70.8K previously to 65.1K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows Australian dollar non-commercial net positions dropped to 65.1k from 70.8k, down 5.7k.
Gold climbs above $4,850, gaining 1.5% as Hormuz reopens, easing tensions and weakening the US Dollar
Written on April 18, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
Gold jumped above $4,850 as Hormuz reopened, oil plunged, dollar weakened, and Fed easing expectations grew.
Middle East diplomacy lifts risk appetite, weakening the US dollar, aiding Asian currencies, despite elevated short-end yields
Written on April 18, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Middle East diplomacy lifts risk appetite, weakening dollar; Asian FX rebounds, while tech upcycle supports regional currencies.
Markets stay uneasy over Hormuz uncertainty; the Dollar softens near 98.00, constrained by geopolitical risks
Written on April 18, 2026 at 1:24 am, by josephine
DXY held near 98 as Hormuz reopening eased safe-haven demand; dollar softened, oil fell, gold rose.
